Charles Johnson
Lynden,Washington
Summary
Competent Maintenance Electrician with comprehensive experience maintaining and installing electrical equipment. Safety-conscious and committed to working safely. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. I work effectively with others to achieve common goals and try to motivate and encourage others throughout the day. I am a active listener when communicating on daily matters or resolving conflict to get to a resolution. I have strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments and always be flexible. Eager to contribute to crew success and further develop my professional skills and bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sub-Maintenance Electrician
Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration
06.2007 - Current
- Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, circuit breakers and all other related equipment in the Snohomish Region.
- Perform all additional duties in the Custer district related to safety and vehicles.
- Have been primary clearance holder and data entry of maintenance results the past 3 years.
- Maintain efficient performance of the work and ensure minimum wasted effort, time and material throughout the job and review each job upon completion.
- Participate in the morning safety meeting to include Move Safe. Review any related Safety Alerts, printed clearance information, and all permit information needed.
- Prior to the day of the assigned work, I review the previous maintenance documentation to gain any insight into any additional work that needs to be done or any changes in a test that might need to be performed differently.
- I instruct and inform in detail the process of each job when needed to the other Journeymen(JM) and apprentice.
- As needed, review APM, Work Standard or Substation Maintenance Standards and Guides for clarity on future jobs.
- Review future clearances of other crafts on ITOA to see if there is a possibility to do needed work under their clearance as a convenience to the system. Report any findings to my supervisor.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems in high-voltage environments.
- Safety Proctor for Custer district to collaborate with others on safety protocols and ideas for BPA.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for emergency electrical issues to help minimizing service interruptions and return equipment in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory of tools and electrical components, ensuring availability for timely repairs and emergencies.
- Collaborated closely with other crews during resource sharing to coordinate repairs efficiently without disrupting daily operations.
- Maintained accurate digital and paper documentation of completed repairs and maintenance activities using Cascade.
- Help streamline communication between crafts about upcoming maintenance needs so that proper preparations could be made ahead of time.
- Union Representative for the Custer District.
Education
BPA Apprenticeship Program -
BPA
Snohomish05.2011
Associates Degree - Applied Science
North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA01.2005
Skills
- Electrical installations
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical system repair
- Electrical safety
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Emergency repairs
- High voltage systems
- Transformer maintenance
- Arc flash protection
- Switchgear maintenance
- Device testing
- Infrared thermography
Details
- Foreman 1 Detail Snohomish, 11/01/13 - 03/01/14
- Safety Proctor Detail Snohomish, 06/01/14 - 06/01/15
- Safety Proctor Detail Snohomish, 10/01/25 - Present
- North Region Safety Manager Detail, 02/01/22 - 05/01/22
Certification
- Driver's License, Valid Washington State Driver’s License
- CDL, Valid CDL Class A License with Tanker Endorsement, 1999
- First Aid/CPR/AED, Certified
- Forklift/Material Handler, Certified
- Respirator Qualification, Qualified
- Asbestos Awareness Training, Level I
Education Professional Development
- BPA Apprenticeship Program, 2007-2011, Snohomish District
- Associates Degree in Applied Science, 2005, North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
- Aspiring Managers Course, 07/19/23, A one-year program covering the role of a manager at BPA and the federal government.
- Stepping up to a Supervisor, 07/20/23
Timeline
Sub-Maintenance Electrician
Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration
06.2007 - Current
Associates Degree - Applied Science
North Seattle Community College
BPA Apprenticeship Program -
BPA